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PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (DAYS, EVENINGS)
SOUTHLAKE RESIDENTIAL CARE VILLAGE
Full-Time Hours, Permanent Part-Time Positions Available
*Overtime pay available, weekend and evening premiums, staff appreciation days, 9 lieu days, $3 increase and more perks!
Southlake Residential Care Village is looking for caring and compassionate individuals to become a part of our team and join our mission to provide wholehearted care, because family is everything!
Reporting to the Director of Care and following established policies, procedures, and standards, the Personal Support Worker (P.S.W.) provides personal and bedside care to assigned residents in the Home. The P.S.W. works collaboratively with the Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse and other P.S.W.’s. Tasks performed vary slightly depending on a resident’s cognitive and physical capabilities, and between work shifts and specific assignments. The PSW ensures residents’ safety by following established policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key responsibilities include:
- Give top-quality care to residents for Activities of Daily Living
- Commitment to excellent resident-focused care
- Understand the Gentle Care philosophy
- Act as a Team player promoting collaboration and teamwork
- Observe, report and record electronically regarding residents
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers of residents
- Excellent working knowledge of infection control practices
- Follow Ministry of Health Standards and Health & Safety Regulations
- Demonstrated record of good attendance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Personal Support Worker Certificate or Diploma from an accredited academic institution OR currently enrolled in a nursing program, having successfully completed at least one year
- Ability to demonstrate maturity, initiative, reliability, critical thinking, problem-solving, and compassion
- Excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service through shared teamwork
- Individual initiative to work independently and as a valued team player
- Mentally and physically able to perform duties as assigned
- Ability to provide resident care in accordance with application legislation, job routines, and nursing care plans
- Must have current Vulnerable Sector Police Check (within past 6 months) or be willing to obtain one
- Must have 2-Step Mantoux (within past 6 months) or be willing to obtain one
- Must have a working knowledge of WHMIS and Basic Workplace Safety Training
- Current First Aid and CPR Training
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach an asset
ENVIRONMENT:
- Working in areas were there may involve residents with social behavior challenges.
- Working environment has pets.
- Working at/above shoulder height
- Standing & walking for long periods of time
- Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, crouching
**Please note that our policies support a mandatory covid19 vaccination at our facility**
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Salary: From $19.89 per hour
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to obtain a updated Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or TB test?
- Please indicate your preference of shift: Days, Evenings or Nights (Priority: Days and Evenings)
Licence/Certification:
- PSW certificate/completed 1 yr of nursing (required)
